What happened on Monday April 28, 2008?

Here's what happened on April 28, 2008:

• Crude Oil Prices Approach Historic High Crude oil prices briefly surpassed $100 per barrel, approaching the inflation-adjusted record of $102.81 set in April 1980. The White House indicated that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve would not be utilized to mitigate pricing pressures.
• Deadly Train Collision in China A catastrophic train collision in eastern China resulted in at least 70 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. The worst railway accident in China since 1997 was attributed to human error, with one train significantly exceeding the prescribed speed limit.
• YFZ Ranch Pregnancy Investigation Texas child protection officials discovered that 31 of 53 girls seized from the YFZ Ranch, aged between 14 and 17, were either pregnant or currently pregnant, revealing potential systemic child welfare concerns.
• India Sets World Record with Satellite Launch India achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully launching ten satellites into orbit in a single mission, demonstrating advanced space technology capabilities.
• Berkshire Hathaway and Mars Acquire Wrigley Berkshire Hathaway and Mars Incorporated completed a strategic partnership to purchase Wm Wrigley Jr Company, creating the world's largest confectionery company. Warren Buffett provided a $4.4 billion loan, securing a 20% stake in the transaction.
• Tornadoes Devastate Virginia A severe tornado outbreak swept through central and southeast Virginia, causing significant damage and injuring over 200 people, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Tragic Helicopter Crash in Black Sea A Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter catastrophically crashed onto an offshore drilling platform in the Black Sea, resulting in the complete loss of all 20 personnel on board.

Events in 2008

April 28, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 28, 2008

April 28, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 28, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $169.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.47
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.98

Exchange Rates on April 28, 2008:

• 1 USD = 104.21 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0134 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0338 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.0049 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.11 JPY

April 28, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Greuther Furth : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Grenoble - Ajaccio : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• West Brom - Southampton : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Derby - Arsenal : 2 - 6

April 28, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 119th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2008 can also be written as 4/28/2008 in the US and as 28/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

April 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
2. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
3. Jordin Sparks - No Air
4. Usher - Love In This Club
5. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body

April 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy
2. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
3. Duffy - Mercy
4. Sam Sparro - Black And Gold
5. Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes

April 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Usher Featuring Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
2. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
3. Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major - Lollipop
4. Ray J & Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
5. Keyshia Cole - I Remember

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 28, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 01:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on April 28, 2008

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Someone born on April 28, 2008 is:

17 years and 11 days old,

or 204 months and 11 days old,

or 888 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6220 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2008?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 28, 2008.

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